"Besides, if nothing unexpected happens, once everything is settled, it will be time for you to become the Xiao Clan Chief. Qing'er, don't let your Third Uncle down!"
Central Plains, Heavenly Secret Tower Headquarters.
As Heavenly Net finished speaking, Xiao Qing froze. Although she had considered that she would take over as Xiao Clan Chief from her Third Uncle, and knew he was not someone who clung to power, she still found it hard to believe when she heard those words.
Of course, she did not doubt the accuracy of Heavenly Net's words. Born from a fragment of her Third Uncle's soul, Heavenly Net could practically be considered another Third Uncle.
Even though his soul had been split off for more than a thousand years, she believed Heavenly Net would not guess wrong.
After taking a long while to recover, Xiao Qing raised her head and looked earnestly at Heavenly Net. "Lord Heavenly Net, if Third Uncle successfully advances to the Dou Di realm, will he immediately leave for a higher plane? And will you leave with him?"
Heavenly Net had discussed questions like these with Xiao Tian Ce long ago. Besides, Xiao Qing was no outsider, so there was nothing to hide.
He nodded and smiled. "That is indeed the plan, but you needn't worry. Whatever happens, your Third Uncle will never leave you to face things alone before you have complete control of the Xiao Clan and have cleared away every enemy standing before it.
"Besides, you have a Heavenly Demon Puppet in your possession, and your strength is sufficient. Even now, you can contend with a late-stage Nine-Star Dou Sheng.
"With the number of Dou Shengs the Xiao Clan currently has, it will certainly remain the strongest clan on the entire Dou Qi Continent.
"Beyond that, I